Little Sandy Correctional Complex is a medium security institution located in Elliott County. It is the state's newest and most technologically advanced institution. Construction began in December 2001 with the ground breaking ceremony. The institution began receiving its first female inmates in May 2005. Male inmates began arriving on July 15, 2005 and by September 2005 all female inmates were transferred.
A total of 1010 inmates are currently housed in two living units at Little Sandy Correctional Complex. Our housing also includes a 100 bed minimum security unit and a 90 bed special management unit. There are numerous support buildings including academic and vocational schools, a medical unit, inmate canteen, correctional industries, a gym, dinning facility and maintenance area.
Little Sandy Correctional Complex received its initial accreditation on August 13, 2007 by the American Correctional Association (ACA) with 100% compliance. The institution was reaccredited on June 11 2010, and was once again awarded with 100% compliance.
Institutional Information
| Security Status |
Medium/Maximum |
| Date Opened |
2005 |
| Population |
976 |
| Total Acreage |
100 |
| Total Staff |
230 |
| Black Inmates |
34% |
| White Inmates |
65% |
| Other |
1% |
| Annual Cost Per Inmate |
$17,799.03 |
| Daily Cost Per Inmate |
$48.76 |
| Annual Operating Budget |
$11,424,000 |
Accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).